Crab-Plover

Dromas ardeola

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Dromadidae

About

The crab-plover or crab plover is a coastal wader (shorebird). It is the only member of the genus Dromas and the family Dromadidae. It is unique among waders in making use of ground warmth to aid the incubation of its eggs. The crab-plover is classified in the suborder Lari, making it more closely related to gulls and auks than to most other waders such as plovers and sandpipers.

Fun Fact

It is unique among waders in making use of ground warmth to aid the incubation of its eggs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on crabs and other small animals.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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